‍requirements:

• swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing (Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.)
• tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs (Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.)
• complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
• starting in the water, swim 20 yards (Swim goggles not allowed.)
• surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
• return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface and able to get a breath
• exit the water without using a ladder or steps

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additional requirements:

• Complete and pass the fourteen-hour web-based portion prior to the start of the first in-person class
• Turn in the certificate of online course completion at the beginning of the first class
• Attend all in-person classes
• Complete and pass both written and in-water American Red Cross Lifeguard skills testing

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Please note that candidates must be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.